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Question re 'underlying condition'

Not been on the forum for a while, so perhaps this question has been answered (many times!) - so apologies. Simple question (!) Is Afib considered an...

Not been on the forum for a while, so perhaps this question has been answered (m...

Polly159

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Loneliness and depression

I noticed a comment from BobD on a recent post that this is an AF forum, not a Covid -19 forum' (summary). True, but at the moment I don't feel normal rules...

I noticed a comment from BobD on a recent post that this is an AF forum, not a C...

Buffafly

•4 years ago

27 Replies

Amiodarone rant...

Hi all, just need to have a rant! Last July I was admitted to CCU with an episode of Afib. A chest X-ray showed that I had mild infiltrates on my lungs and...

Hi all, just need to have a rant! Last July I was admitted to CCU with an episo...

Gnash67

•4 years ago

4 Replies

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COVID 19 and Losartan

https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/3000168/emergingtxs See comment re losartan - its interesting because I have read elsewhere that some were worried...

https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/3000168/emergingtxs See comment re lo...

dmac4646

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Light-hearted self isolating

There's a lot of worry at the moment and every other post on here is Corona-related. Naturally. Not wanting to make things trivial, but I thought it'd be fun...

There's a lot of worry at the moment and every other post on here is Corona-rela...

jedimasterlincoln

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Trying to keep things in perspective........a personal view

Whilst we are all venturing into the unknown, and that includes medics, politicians and us, the general public, the general consensus of opinion is that this...

Whilst we are all venturing into the unknown, and that includes medics, politici...

Hidden

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Titbits of the ridiculous

LBC radio just interviewed the transport minister today who says a) they can’t police over 70’s being out of their house b) going out for a walk especially to...

LBC radio just interviewed the transport minister today who says a) they can’t p...

CDreamer

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Dog walks

I’m 70 so staying in. Question can I walk my dog in a field for a short run. ? I haven’t got the virus. Thanks

I’m 70 so staying in. Question can I walk my dog in a field for a short run. ? I...

sotolol

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Dog walks

I’m 70 so staying in. Question can I walk my dog in a field for a short run. ? I haven’t got the virus. Thanks

I’m 70 so staying in. Question can I walk my dog in a field for a short run. ? I...

sotolol

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Corona and fever reduction when on Eliquis

How should those of us with a-fib who are on Eliquis deal with a fever IF we catch the Corona virus?

How should those of us with a-fib who are on Eliquis deal with a fever IF we cat...

afibtennis

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Afib and anxiety

Have had afib for 4 yrs along with a lifetime of anxiety. Whith the latest news my anxiety is of the scale. Any words of hope would be very kind thank you take...

Have had afib for 4 yrs along with a lifetime of anxiety. Whith the latest news ...

actionteddy

•4 years ago

9 Replies

A Fib and this virus

What risk is this virus to us that have A Fib ? I am trying to get out of the USA and worried about sitting on a plane for 8 hours , let alone the airport...

What risk is this virus to us that have A Fib ? I am trying to get out of the US...

01maxdog

•4 years ago

3 Replies

CPAP machineto help breathing with coronavirus

I’m new here.. I’m over 70 with reduced lung capacity/pulmonary hypertension. Worried about the effects of covid19 I wonder if there would be any benefit in...

I’m new here.. I’m over 70 with reduced lung capacity/pulmonary hypertension. Wo...

Dilly1234

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Coronaviris

If self isolated for 14 days because of coronaviris, when venturing back outside in the community are you at risk again?

If self isolated for 14 days because of coronaviris, when venturing back outsid...

Hidden

•4 years ago

7 Replies

AF and covid 19

AF and covid 19. Is AF considered an underlying health issue that puts you in the high risk bracket for covid 19?

AF and covid 19. Is AF considered an underlying health issue that puts you in th...

aardy

•4 years ago

22 Replies

My ode to covid-19

I'm in doors isolating myself Got my food before none on the shelf Got jigsaws puzzles and books from charity shop As not far from me just a hop Hubby is with...

I'm in doors isolating myself Got my food before none on the shelf Got jigsaws p...

Cookery1960

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Message from an Australian Intensive Care Unit Director

So many health care systems around the world are under threat. The Director of Critical Care at a Queensland Hospital (in a regional area with a population of...

So many health care systems around the world are under threat. The Director of C...

Kaz747

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Still in hospital and being a wimp....

So after atrial flutter in 2015 (cardioverted in 48hrs), I then had a hybrid atrial fibrillation/flutter last August. To cut a long story short after 5.5 weeks...

So after atrial flutter in 2015 (cardioverted in 48hrs), I then had a hybrid atr...

Jajarunner

•4 years ago

12 Replies

77 and still working with AF, and Sinus Bradycardia

I'm still fit and work 6 hours a week in a hotel, on the payroll will I get Paid ? and am a self employed City and Guilds Plumber sole trader doing a very...

I'm still fit and work 6 hours a week in a hotel, on the payroll will I get Paid...

PICCASO

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Valsartan

Have just been changed from Ramipril to Valsartan. Started them on Thursday and on Friday felt aful as my BP had dropped to 82/68. Best it came up to was...

Have just been changed from Ramipril to Valsartan. Started them on Thursday and ...

Silvasava

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Internet deliveries

I have a yearly delivery pass and have an internet delivery of food from Sainsburys every 7/10 days or so. I went on line yesterday to do my usual shopping...

I have a yearly delivery pass and have an internet delivery of food from Sainsbu...

Enjoy

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Ablation 3 years out

Hi all, it's been a very long time since I posted. I am 3 years out from my ablarion in 2017 and (knock on wood) everything has been great with my heart!...

Hi all, it's been a very long time since I posted. I am 3 years out from my abl...

cbmsrrrt

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Cardioversion without prior anticoagulation

Because if coronavirus I do not think I will get a cardioversion for months in Britain. However I could have one next week in Russia. They would not require me...

Because if coronavirus I do not think I will get a cardioversion for months in B...

Ivan_the_Terrible

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Coronavirus - Are you over 70?

I've just read this and thought I would put it on here just in case it is going to...

I've just read this and thought I would put it on here just in case it is going ...

Patsy10

•4 years ago

119 Replies

Nose Bleeds

Hi started taking 2.5 apixiban 3 weeks ago after 3 tablets had a nose bleed so stopped taking it. 1 week later tried again and after 1 day had another nose...

Hi started taking 2.5 apixiban 3 weeks ago after 3 tablets had a nose bleed so...

Nerja2012

•4 years ago

17 Replies

AF and Coronavirus-specific information.

Does anyone know of any information specific to AF and the coronavirus? It’s said that people with heart problems are especially at risk, but does that just...

Does anyone know of any information specific to AF and the coronavirus? It’s sa...

Hidden

•4 years ago

7 Replies

I Feel a Jazz Song Coming On

To lighten our day - please add your verse CORONAVIRUS BLUES I aint complaining Nor misbehaving I follow all the rules I aint complaining Nor misbehaving...

To lighten our day - please add your verse CORONAVIRUS BLUES I aint complaining...

jeanjeannie50

•4 years ago

19 Replies

EasyJet and Ryanair

A bit off topic but maybe helpful to some. From yesterday it is possible to change flights online without paying any penalties. Of course if you go for a...

A bit off topic but maybe helpful to some. From yesterday it is possible to cha...

Hidden

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Flecainide

I will shortly be having a cardioversion aided with flecainide 2 x 100 per day - taken 3 days before treatment and then for some time after not specified - on...

I will shortly be having a cardioversion aided with flecainide 2 x 100 per day -...

Spinbiker

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Amoxicillin & Rapid Heart beat

Hi all I have just been prescribed Amoxicillin Antibiotics for a tooth infection 500mg to be taken 3 times a day for 7 days. I had an ablation in January 2019...

Hi all I have just been prescribed Amoxicillin Antibiotics for a tooth infection...

choccydeb

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for March 2020

Question re 'underlying condition'

Loneliness and depression

Amiodarone rant...

COVID 19 and Losartan

Light-hearted self isolating

Trying to keep things in perspective........a personal view

Titbits of the ridiculous

Dog walks

Dog walks

Corona and fever reduction when on Eliquis

Afib and anxiety

A Fib and this virus

CPAP machineto help breathing with coronavirus

Coronaviris

AF and covid 19

My ode to covid-19

Message from an Australian Intensive Care Unit Director

Still in hospital and being a wimp....

77 and still working with AF, and Sinus Bradycardia

Valsartan

Internet deliveries

Ablation 3 years out

Cardioversion without prior anticoagulation

Coronavirus - Are you over 70?

Nose Bleeds

AF and Coronavirus-specific information.

I Feel a Jazz Song Coming On

EasyJet and Ryanair

Flecainide

Amoxicillin & Rapid Heart beat

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